AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402B
Muscle Shoals, AL — June 12, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 12, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | MIA08CA137 |
| Event ID | 20080820X01270 |
| Location | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.74528, -87.61028 |
| Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR TRACTOR INC |
| Model | AT-402B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from utility wires during low altitude maneuvers.
Full Narrative
The pilot of an Air Tractor AT-402B stated he was making east and west passes above a cornfield, maneuvering under power lines at one end. On his last pass, the vertical stabilizer contacted a power line, shearing the upper section of the stabilizer and the entire rudder. The pilot was able to land the airplane at a nearby airport without further incident. The pilot further stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.